Humminbird HELIX 5 DI G2 Chirp GPS Combo w/Navionics Nav+ Chart
Humminbird HELIX 5 DI G2 Chirp GPS Combo w/Navionics Nav+ Chart — Product description
Unlock Crystal-Clear Waters with Advanced Imaging and Navigation
Imagine gliding across a lake at dawn, pinpointing structure and fish with ease. This Humminbird HELIX 5 setup transforms that vision into reality, blending high-resolution Down Imaging, CHIRP sonar precision, and seamless GPS charting into a compact 5-inch powerhouse. Anglers from casual weekend warriors to tournament pros rave about how it cuts through murky water to reveal bottom contours, suspended baitfish schools, and trophy walleye hugging weed edges—all without guesswork.
What sets it apart? The included Navionics Nav+ charts go beyond basic outlines, delivering hyper-detailed bathymetry down to 1-foot contours on thousands of lakes and coastal zones. Community-driven updates mean fresh wrecks, ramps, and hotspots appear as anglers contribute real-time intel, keeping your edge sharp season after season.
Core Sonar Technologies That Deliver Results
Down Imaging: See Straight Down Like Never Before
High-frequency waves paint a near-photographic view directly beneath your boat, up to 600 feet deep depending on conditions. Spot subtle ledges, brush piles, or crappie stacked vertically—details 2D sonar often misses. Pro tip: Dial in the 800 kHz band for ultra-fine structure in shallow bays under 50 feet.
CHIRP DualBeam PLUS: Wider Coverage, Sharper Targets
Sweep broad areas with the wide beam for quick scans, then zoom in with the narrow for pinpoint accuracy. CHIRP sweeps across frequencies (like 420-520 kHz at 455 kHz), separating fish from thermoclines and debris far better than fixed-frequency units. SwitchFire modes let you toggle between clutter-free clarity and maximum detail on the fly.
GPS and Mapping: Navigate and Mark with Confidence
Built-in GPS tracks your path, saves hotspots, and overlays UniMap coverage for U.S. inland waters. Slot in a microSD for custom maps or recordings. AutoChart Live shines here—contour your own lake in real-time, smoothing contours and logging depth as you troll. It's a game-changer for rarely mapped private ponds.
User-Friendly Display and Controls
The vivid 800x480 sunlight-viewable screen ensures you never squint at returns, even on bright afternoons. Intuitive menus and upgradable software keep it future-proof, with new features rolling out to match evolving angling tech.
Tailored for Every Angling Adventure
Kayak and Small Boat Fishing: Its compact size and gimbal mount fit tight spaces, while internal GPS means no external antenna hassle. Track drifts perfectly for jigging panfish.
Bass Tournaments: Quick-scroll waypoints and SmartStrike overlays predict hot bites by analyzing patterns—pair with structure scans to ambush bedding bass.
Ice or Offshore: Down Imaging excels through ice holes; CHIRP handles deeper saltwater drops while Navionics charts reef edges and wrecks.
Versatility tip: Record sonar logs during prime bites to replay and analyze later, refining your patterns for next trip.
Maximize Performance: Angler-Tested Tips
- Transducer placement is key—mount it 1/8 inch below hull for clean water flow, avoiding prop turbulence.
- Gain sensitivity gradually; start at 50% and tweak for your water clarity to avoid noise overload.
- Combine Down Imaging with Side Imaging (via upgrades) for 360-degree awareness around docks.
- Backup waypoints religiously to microSD—nothing worse than losing that honey hole after a big day.
- For murky lakes, lean on CHIRP's lower frequencies to punch deeper and resolve bigger gamefish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of sonar frequencies does it use?
It features CHIRP Down Imaging at 455 kHz (420-520 kHz) and 800 kHz (790-850 kHz), plus DualBeam PLUS for versatile coverage from shallow structure to moderate depths.
How deep can Down Imaging see?
Expect reliable Down Imaging up to 600 feet in ideal conditions, though performance varies with water clarity, boat speed, and bottom type.
Does it come with detailed charts?
Yes, it includes Navionics Nav+ with Nautical Charts, SonarChart 1 ft HD bathymetry, and Community Edits for extensive marine and lake coverage.
Can I create my own maps?
Absolutely—AutoChart Live lets you generate custom contour maps in real-time, enhancing blank areas or your existing charts with depth, vegetation, and hardness data.
Is the GPS built-in?
Yes, Precision Internal GPS is integrated into the unit for reliable positioning, waypoint storage, and chartplotting without external add-ons.
What's the display resolution?
It boasts an 800H x 480V high-definition display that's brilliantly backlit and optimized for direct sunlight readability.
Can I update the software?
Software is fully upgradable via microSD card, ensuring access to the latest features and performance improvements.
HELIX 5 G2 Chirp GPS Combo with Navionics Nav+ Chart
** Includes Navionics Nav+ Chart **
Navionics+ is a powerful electronic chart solution providing more marine and lakes content than any other product on the market, and the best value! Get detailed Nautical Chart, SonarChart™ 1 ft HD bathymetry map, and Community Edits for all marine areas and more than 18,000 lakes.
The HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G2 with our new user interface and operating system, features a brilliant 800H x 480V, 5" 256 color display with backlight. CHIRP Down Imaging and DualBeam PLUS sonar with 4000 watts PTP power output, Precision Internal GPS Chartplotting with built-in UniMap cartography with a micro SD card slot for optional maps or for saving waypoints. Maximize your angling experience with the Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS fishfinder GPS system.
CHIRP Frequencies (Out of Box Transducer)
455 kHz: 420-520 kHz
800 kHz: 790-850 kHz
Maximum Depth: 600 feet
DOWN IMAGING SONAR
Down Imaging Sonar -- Get a fish-eye's view of what's happening below your boat. Incredible images are created with High-frequency sound waves.
SWITCHFIRE
SwitchFire Sonar -- Take command of how your sonar returns appear with our Clear and Max Modes.
DUALBEAM PLUS SONAR
Two beams combine for great detail and a wide coverage area. Use the narrow beam for high-accuracy returns and bottom. Use the wide beam when you want a larger search area.
INTERNAL GPS
GPS antenna built into the head unit
UPGRADEABLE SOFTWARE
Up-gradable Software -- Access software updates to enhance the performance of your Humminbird unit through our My Humminbird section of the site
HIGH DEFINITION DISPLAY
Provides bright, crystal-clear images for easy viewing in harsh sunlight
UNIMAP CARTOGRAPHY
The Humminbird UniMap is a built-in map covering the contiguous US coastline, inland lakes and rivers at 30 meters per pixel resolution
AUTOCHART LIVE
Make a map where there is no map. Our patent pending AutoChart Live allows you to create digital, detailed maps live and on the water. You can also use it to enhance your existing charts
SMARTSTRIKE
SmartStrike takes you straight to the action by showing you where the fish are biting at any given moment.
MICRO SD CARD READER
Use for advanced cartography or to save screenshots, sonar recordings and waypoints or to update your units software.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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SKU: NVN-67946
MPN: 410220-1NAV
UPC: 082324050244
Technical specifications
| Brand | Humminbird |
| Model | Humminbird HELIX 5 DI G2 Chirp GPS Combo w/Navionics Nav+ Chart |
| SKU / MFR# | 67946 |
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